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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 40.96 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 40.96 and 23.92 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 40.96 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/40.96 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 40.96 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.76/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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