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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 40.53 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 40.53 and 23.54 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 40.53 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/40.53 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 40.53 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.81/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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