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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 38.16 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 38.16 and 25.72 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 38.16 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/38.16 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 38.16 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.48/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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