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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 38.12 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 38.12 and 23.79 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 38.12 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/38.12 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 38.12 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.71/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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