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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 41.60 and 25.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 41.60 and 25.24 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 41.60 = 25.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/41.60 = 25.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 41.60 × 25.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 1,049.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.65/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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