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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 41.31 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 41.31 and 23.28 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 41.31 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/41.31 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 41.31 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.70/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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