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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.74 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.74 and 25.33 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 41.74 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/41.74 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 41.74 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 1,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057.26/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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