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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.61, 41.32 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.61, 41.32 and 23.85 is: 35.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.61 : 41.32 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.61/41.32 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.61x = 41.32 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.61x = 985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.36/27.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.70

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