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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 37.98 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 37.98 and 25.20 is: 34.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 37.98 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/37.98 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 37.98 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.10/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.68

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