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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 38.16 and 25.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 38.16 and 25.99 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 38.16 = 25.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/38.16 = 25.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 38.16 × 25.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.94/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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