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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 37.80 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 37.80 and 25.61 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 37.80 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/37.80 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 37.80 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.87/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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