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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.86, 41.54 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.86, 41.54 and 25.29 is: 37.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.86 : 41.54 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.86/41.54 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.86x = 41.54 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.86x = 1,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.42/27.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.71

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