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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 41.65 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 41.65 and 25.98 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 41.65 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/41.65 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 41.65 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 1,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.07/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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