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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 41.66 and 25.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 41.66 and 25.90 is: 38.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 41.66 = 25.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/41.66 = 25.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 41.66 × 25.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 1,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.76/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.65

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