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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.49, 41.25 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.49, 41.25 and 23.71 is: 35.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.49 : 41.25 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.49/41.25 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.49x = 41.25 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.49x = 978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.04/27.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.58

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