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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 40.98 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 40.98 and 23.32 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 40.98 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/40.98 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 40.98 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.45/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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