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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 41.11 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 41.11 and 24.55 is: 36.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 41.11 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/41.11 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 41.11 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 1,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.09/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.85

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