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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 38.05 and 25.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 38.05 and 25.36 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 38.05 = 25.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/38.05 = 25.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 38.05 × 25.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.95/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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