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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.76, 41.79 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.76, 41.79 and 24.46 is: 36.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 41.79 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/41.79 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 41.79 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 1,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022.18/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.82

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