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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 38.14 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 38.14 and 23.68 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 38.14 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/38.14 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 38.14 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.16/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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