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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.09, 40.40 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.09, 40.40 and 23.91 is: 35.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.09 : 40.40 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.09/40.40 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.09x = 40.40 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.09x = 965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.84/27.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.65

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