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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 41.12 and 24.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 41.12 and 24.40 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 41.12 = 24.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/41.12 = 24.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 41.12 × 24.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 1,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.33/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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