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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 38.27 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 38.27 and 25.67 is: 35.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 38.27 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/38.27 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 38.27 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.55/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.47

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