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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.42, 41.18 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.42, 41.18 and 23.84 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.42 : 41.18 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.42/41.18 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.42x = 41.18 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.42x = 981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.73/27.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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