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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.50, 37.96 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.50, 37.96 and 25.48 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.50 : 37.96 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.50/37.96 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.50x = 37.96 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.50x = 967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.22/27.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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