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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.49, 37.74 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.49, 37.74 and 25.96 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.49 : 37.74 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.49/37.74 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.49x = 37.74 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.49x = 979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.73/27.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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