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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.81, 38.25 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.81, 38.25 and 25.02 is: 34.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.81 : 38.25 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.81/38.25 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.81x = 38.25 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.81x = 957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.02/27.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.41

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