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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.40, 41.15 and 25.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.40, 41.15 and 25.25 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.40 : 41.15 = 25.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.40/41.15 = 25.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.40x = 41.15 × 25.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.40x = 1,039.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039.01/27.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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