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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.96, 38.37 and 25.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.96, 38.37 and 25.53 is: 35.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.96 : 38.37 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.96/38.37 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.96x = 38.37 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.96x = 979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.59/27.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.04

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