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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 38.61 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 38.61 and 25.29 is: 35.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 38.61 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/38.61 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 38.61 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.44/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.06

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