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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.50, 41.06 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.50, 41.06 and 25.20 is: 37.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.50 : 41.06 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.50/41.06 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.50x = 41.06 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.50x = 1,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034.78/27.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.64

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