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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.55, 41.15 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.55, 41.15 and 23.50 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.55 : 41.15 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.55/41.15 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.55x = 41.15 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.55x = 967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.03/27.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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