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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.71, 41.77 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.71, 41.77 and 25.75 is: 38.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.71 : 41.77 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.71/41.77 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.71x = 41.77 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.71x = 1,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075.73/27.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.82

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