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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.26, 37.64 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.26, 37.64 and 23.42 is: 32.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.26 : 37.64 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.26/37.64 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.26x = 37.64 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.26x = 881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.53/27.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.34

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