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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 40.98 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 40.98 and 23.42 is: 35.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 40.98 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/40.98 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 40.98 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.75/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.05

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