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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 38.26 and 25.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 38.26 and 25.36 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 38.26 = 25.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/38.26 = 25.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 38.26 × 25.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.27/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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