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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.02, 40.33 and 24.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.02, 40.33 and 24.73 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.02 : 40.33 = 24.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.02/40.33 = 24.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.02x = 40.33 × 24.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.02x = 997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.37/27.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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