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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.89, 41.81 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.89, 41.81 and 23.86 is: 35.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.89 : 41.81 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.89/41.81 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.89x = 41.81 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.89x = 997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.52/27.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.76

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