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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.96, 41.76 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.96, 41.76 and 23.42 is: 34.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.96 : 41.76 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.96/41.76 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.96x = 41.76 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.96x = 977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.69/27.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.97

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