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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.48, 38.09 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.48, 38.09 and 25.88 is: 35.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.48 : 38.09 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.48/38.09 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.48x = 38.09 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.48x = 985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.77/27.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.87

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