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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 41.39 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 41.39 and 23.78 is: 35.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 41.39 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/41.39 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 41.39 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.93/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.71

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