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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 38.48 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 38.48 and 25.45 is: 35.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 38.48 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/38.48 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 38.48 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.09/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.12

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