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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.78 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.78 and 24.44 is: 36.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.78 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.78 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.78 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.66/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.85

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