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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 41.10 and 24.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 41.10 and 24.23 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 41.10 = 24.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/41.10 = 24.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 41.10 × 24.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.65/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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