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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 41.15 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 41.15 and 12.24 is: 18.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 41.15 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/41.15 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 41.15 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 503.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.64/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.35

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