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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 41.61 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 41.61 and 25.75 is: 38.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 41.61 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/41.61 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 41.61 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 1,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.46/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.56

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