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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.49, 37.98 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.49, 37.98 and 23.44 is: 32.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.49 : 37.98 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.49/37.98 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.49x = 37.98 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.49x = 890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.25/27.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.38

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