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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 37.43 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 37.43 and 23.65 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 37.43 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/37.43 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 37.43 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.22/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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