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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 54.96 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 54.96 and 25.27 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 54.96 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/54.96 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 54.96 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 1,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.84/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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