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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 41.46 and 24.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 41.46 and 24.68 is: 36.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 41.46 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/41.46 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 41.46 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 1,023.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.23/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.83

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