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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 41.03 and 24.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 41.03 and 24.00 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 41.03 = 24.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/41.03 = 24.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 41.03 × 24.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.39/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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