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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 37.83 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 37.83 and 23.42 is: 32.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 37.83 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/37.83 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 37.83 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.16/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.18

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