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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.66, 38.19 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.66, 38.19 and 23.61 is: 32.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.66 : 38.19 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.66/38.19 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.66x = 38.19 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.66x = 901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.67/27.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.60

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