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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.10, 37.36 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.10, 37.36 and 23.86 is: 32.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.10 : 37.36 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.10/37.36 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.10x = 37.36 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.10x = 891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.41/27.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.89

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