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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 41.19 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 41.19 and 25.93 is: 39.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 41.19 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/41.19 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 41.19 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 1,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.95/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.05

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