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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 41.78 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 41.78 and 23.36 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 41.78 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/41.78 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 41.78 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.83/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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