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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 41.06 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 41.06 and 23.01 is: 34.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 41.06 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/41.06 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 41.06 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.79/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.57

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