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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.38 and 23.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.38 and 23.00 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.38 = 23.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.38 = 23.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.38 × 23.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.54/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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