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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 38.15 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 38.15 and 23.55 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 38.15 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/38.15 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 38.15 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.43/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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