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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.59 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.59 and 23.39 is: 34.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.59 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.59 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.59 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.20/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.92

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