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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 41.00 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 41.00 and 23.99 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 41.00 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/41.00 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 41.00 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.27/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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