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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.67, 41.30 and 25.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.67, 41.30 and 25.09 is: 37.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.67 : 41.30 = 25.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.67/41.30 = 25.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.67x = 41.30 × 25.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.67x = 1,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.22/27.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.45

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