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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.40, 37.84 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.40, 37.84 and 25.96 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.40 : 37.84 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.40/37.84 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.40x = 37.84 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.40x = 982.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.33/27.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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