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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 40.92 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 40.92 and 25.55 is: 38.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 40.92 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/40.92 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 40.92 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 1,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.51/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.10

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