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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 41.15 and 27.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 41.15 and 27.23 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 41.15 = 27.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/41.15 = 27.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 41.15 × 27.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 1,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120.51/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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