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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 38.37 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 38.37 and 25.14 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 38.37 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/38.37 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 38.37 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.62/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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