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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.74, 41.41 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.74, 41.41 and 23.95 is: 35.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.74 : 41.41 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.74/41.41 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.74x = 41.41 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.74x = 991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.77/27.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.75

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