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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 40.59 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 40.59 and 24.09 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 40.59 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/40.59 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 40.59 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.81/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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