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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 40.64 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 40.64 and 23.48 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 40.64 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/40.64 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 40.64 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.26/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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