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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 41.71 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 41.71 and 23.40 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 41.71 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/41.71 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 41.71 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.01/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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