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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.56 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.56 and 24.15 is: 36.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.56 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.56 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.56 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.52/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.04

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