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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.02, 40.55 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.02, 40.55 and 23.01 is: 34.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.02 : 40.55 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.02/40.55 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.02x = 40.55 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.02x = 932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.94/27.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.53

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