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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 38.41 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 38.41 and 25.12 is: 34.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 38.41 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/38.41 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 38.41 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.86/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.64

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