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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.86, 38.36 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.86, 38.36 and 25.52 is: 35.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.86 : 38.36 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.86/38.36 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.86x = 38.36 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.86x = 978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.95/27.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.14

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