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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.27, 55.85 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.27, 55.85 and 25.82 is: 38.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.27 : 55.85 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.27/55.85 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.27x = 55.85 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.27x = 1,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.06/37.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.69

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