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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 37.58 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 37.58 and 23.66 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 37.58 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/37.58 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 37.58 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.84/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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