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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 38.36 and 23.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 38.36 and 23.60 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 38.36 = 23.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/38.36 = 23.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 38.36 × 23.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.30/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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