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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 37.89 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 37.89 and 25.16 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 37.89 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/37.89 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 37.89 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.41/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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