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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 38.19 and 25.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 38.19 and 25.78 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 38.19 = 25.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/38.19 = 25.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 38.19 × 25.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.41/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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