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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 41.07 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 41.07 and 23.07 is: 34.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 41.07 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/41.07 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 41.07 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.48/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.77

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