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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 40.95 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 40.95 and 23.20 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 40.95 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/40.95 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 40.95 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.94/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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