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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.24, 40.56 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.24, 40.56 and 25.68 is: 38.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.24 : 40.56 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.24/40.56 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.24x = 40.56 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.24x = 1,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041.58/27.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.24

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