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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 40.80 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 40.80 and 24.60 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 40.80 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/40.80 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 40.80 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 1,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.68/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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