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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.16, 40.74 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.16, 40.74 and 24.14 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.16 : 40.74 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.16/40.74 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.16x = 40.74 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.16x = 983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.46/27.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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