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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 40.62 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 40.62 and 24.20 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 40.62 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/40.62 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 40.62 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.00/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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