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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.42, 41.15 and 25.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.42, 41.15 and 25.62 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.42 : 41.15 = 25.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.42/41.15 = 25.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.42x = 41.15 × 25.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.42x = 1,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054.26/27.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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