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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 40.58 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 40.58 and 23.24 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 40.58 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/40.58 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 40.58 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.76/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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