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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 41.24 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 41.24 and 25.37 is: 37.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 41.24 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/41.24 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 41.24 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 1,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.33/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.85

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