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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 40.61 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 40.61 and 24.60 is: 36.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 40.61 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/40.61 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 40.61 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.88/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.83

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