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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.21, 40.64 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.21, 40.64 and 23.16 is: 34.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.21 : 40.64 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.21/40.64 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.21x = 40.64 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.21x = 941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.22/27.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.59

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