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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 41.55 and 24.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 41.55 and 24.39 is: 36.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 41.55 = 24.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/41.55 = 24.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 41.55 × 24.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 1,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.40/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.48

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