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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.89, 41.63 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.89, 41.63 and 25.76 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.89 : 41.63 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.89/41.63 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.89x = 41.63 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.89x = 1,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072.39/27.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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