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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 41.33 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 41.33 and 24.11 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 41.33 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/41.33 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 41.33 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.14/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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