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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 40.86 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 40.86 and 23.52 is: 35.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 40.86 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/40.86 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 40.86 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.03/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.44

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