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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 38.55 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 38.55 and 23.58 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 38.55 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/38.55 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 38.55 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.01/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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