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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 41.50 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 41.50 and 25.73 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 41.50 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/41.50 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 41.50 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 1,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.52/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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