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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 40.91 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 40.91 and 23.92 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 40.91 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/40.91 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 40.91 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.35/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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