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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 38.16 and 25.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 38.16 and 25.26 is: 34.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 38.16 = 25.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/38.16 = 25.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 38.16 × 25.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.92/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.80

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