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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.42, 41.34 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.42, 41.34 and 23.46 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.42 : 41.34 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.42/41.34 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.42x = 41.34 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.42x = 969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.84/27.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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