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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.69, 41.39 and 24.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.69, 41.39 and 24.05 is: 35.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.69 : 41.39 = 24.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.69/41.39 = 24.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.69x = 41.39 × 24.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.69x = 995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.10/27.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.94

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