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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 40.55 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 40.55 and 23.49 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 40.55 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/40.55 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 40.55 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.53/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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