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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.77 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.77 and 23.76 is: 35.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.77 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.77 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.77 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968.70/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.82

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