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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.43, 41.17 and 24.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.43, 41.17 and 24.59 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.43 : 41.17 = 24.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.43/41.17 = 24.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.43x = 41.17 × 24.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.43x = 1,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.37/27.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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