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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 41.42 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 41.42 and 25.06 is: 37.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 41.42 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/41.42 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 41.42 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 1,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.94/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.64

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