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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.40, 41.14 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.40, 41.14 and 23.40 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.40 : 41.14 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.40/41.14 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.40x = 41.14 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.40x = 962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.68/27.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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