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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 41.13 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 41.13 and 25.40 is: 38.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 41.13 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/41.13 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 41.13 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 1,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044.50/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.16

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