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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.66, 38.11 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.66, 38.11 and 23.05 is: 31.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.66 : 38.11 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.66/38.11 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.66x = 38.11 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.66x = 878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.44/27.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.76

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