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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 40.82 and 23.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 40.82 and 23.62 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 40.82 = 23.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/40.82 = 23.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 40.82 × 23.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 964.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.05/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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