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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.67, 41.67 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.67, 41.67 and 23.41 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.67 : 41.67 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.67/41.67 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.67x = 41.67 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.67x = 975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.49/27.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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