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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 38.25 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 38.25 and 25.86 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 38.25 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/38.25 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 38.25 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 989.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.15/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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