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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 38.58 and 25.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 38.58 and 25.60 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 38.58 = 25.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/38.58 = 25.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 38.58 × 25.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.65/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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