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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.04, 40.72 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.04, 40.72 and 23.56 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.04 : 40.72 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.04/40.72 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.04x = 40.72 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.04x = 959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.36/27.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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