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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.42, 37.74 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.42, 37.74 and 25.08 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.42 : 37.74 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.42/37.74 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.42x = 37.74 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.42x = 946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.52/27.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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