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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.16, 40.70 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.16, 40.70 and 24.15 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.16 : 40.70 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.16/40.70 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.16x = 40.70 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.16x = 982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.58/27.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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