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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.49, 41.19 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.49, 41.19 and 24.46 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.49 : 41.19 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.49/41.19 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.49x = 41.19 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.49x = 1,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.51/27.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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