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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.32, 37.66 and 23.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.32, 37.66 and 23.21 is: 32.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.32 : 37.66 = 23.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.32/37.66 = 23.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.32x = 37.66 × 23.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.32x = 874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.12/27.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.00

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