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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.51 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.51 and 24.88 is: 37.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.51 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.51 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.51 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 1,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.95/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.09

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