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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.81, 38.41 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.81, 38.41 and 25.79 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.81 : 38.41 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.81/38.41 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.81x = 38.41 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.81x = 990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.34/27.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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