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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.37, 40.84 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.37, 40.84 and 23.32 is: 34.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.37 : 40.84 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.37/40.84 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.37x = 40.84 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.37x = 952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.39/27.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.80

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