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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.99, 38.54 and 25.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.99, 38.54 and 25.95 is: 35.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.99 : 38.54 = 25.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.99/38.54 = 25.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.99x = 38.54 × 25.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.99x = 1,000.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000.11/27.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.73

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