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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.26, 41.13 and 24.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.26, 41.13 and 24.29 is: 36.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.26 : 41.13 = 24.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.26/41.13 = 24.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.26x = 41.13 × 24.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.26x = 998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.93/27.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.64

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