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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 38.31 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 38.31 and 25.71 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 38.31 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/38.31 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 38.31 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.95/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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