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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 37.56 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 37.56 and 23.19 is: 31.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 37.56 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/37.56 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 37.56 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.02/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.94

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