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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.50, 41.16 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.50, 41.16 and 25.94 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.50 : 41.16 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.50/41.16 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.50x = 41.16 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.50x = 1,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.69/27.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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