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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 41.24 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 41.24 and 16.10 is: 24.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 41.24 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/41.24 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 41.24 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.96/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.12

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