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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.20, 40.76 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.20, 40.76 and 23.64 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.20 : 40.76 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.20/40.76 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.20x = 40.76 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.20x = 963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.57/27.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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