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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 41.91 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 41.91 and 23.14 is: 34.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 41.91 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/41.91 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 41.91 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.80/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.75

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