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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 41.71 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 41.71 and 23.61 is: 35.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 41.71 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/41.71 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 41.71 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.45/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.31

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