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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 38 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 38 and 23.36 is: 32.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 38 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/38 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 38 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.68/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.33

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