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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 41.30 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 41.30 and 23.51 is: 35.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 41.30 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/41.30 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 41.30 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.96/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.28

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