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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 41.17 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 41.17 and 25.45 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 41.17 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/41.17 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 41.17 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 1,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.44/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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