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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 41.40 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 41.40 and 23.79 is: 35.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 41.40 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/41.40 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 41.40 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.91/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.63

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