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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 41.08 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 41.08 and 24.16 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 41.08 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/41.08 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 41.08 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.55/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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