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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 40.86 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 40.86 and 23.25 is: 34.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 40.86 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/40.86 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 40.86 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.00/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.80

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