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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 40.65 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 40.65 and 24.27 is: 36.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 40.65 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/40.65 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 40.65 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.58/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.34

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