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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 41.33 and 25.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 41.33 and 25.03 is: 37.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 41.33 = 25.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/41.33 = 25.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 41.33 × 25.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 1,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034.49/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.67

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