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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 38.22 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 38.22 and 25.85 is: 35.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 38.22 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/38.22 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 38.22 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.80/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.69

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