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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 38.34 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 38.34 and 25.61 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 38.34 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/38.34 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 38.34 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.70/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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