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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 40.80 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 40.80 and 23.96 is: 35.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 40.80 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/40.80 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 40.80 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.57/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.76

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