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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 41.13 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 41.13 and 23.49 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 41.13 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/41.13 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 41.13 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.14/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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