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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 37.87 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 37.87 and 23.90 is: 32.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 37.87 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/37.87 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 37.87 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.84/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.86

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