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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27, 37.18 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27, 37.18 and 23.54 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27 : 37.18 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27/37.18 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27x = 37.18 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27x = 875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.22/27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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