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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.80, 41.61 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.80, 41.61 and 24.92 is: 37.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.80 : 41.61 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.80/41.61 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.80x = 41.61 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.80x = 1,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.92/27.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.30

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