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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 41.64 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 41.64 and 23.32 is: 34.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 41.64 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/41.64 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 41.64 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 971.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.04/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.83

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