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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 41.56 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 41.56 and 23.77 is: 35.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 41.56 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/41.56 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 41.56 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.88/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.47

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