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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 37.20 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 37.20 and 23.96 is: 32.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 37.20 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/37.20 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 37.20 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.31/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.94

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