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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 41.19 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 41.19 and 25.22 is: 37.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 41.19 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/41.19 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 41.19 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 1,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038.61/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.82

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