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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.50, 41.31 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.50, 41.31 and 23.23 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.50 : 41.31 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.50/41.31 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.50x = 41.31 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.50x = 959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.72/27.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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