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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.42, 37.75 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.42, 37.75 and 25.59 is: 35.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.42 : 37.75 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.42/37.75 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.42x = 37.75 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.42x = 966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.02/27.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.23

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