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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 40.93 and 24.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 40.93 and 24.68 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 40.93 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/40.93 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 40.93 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 1,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010.15/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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