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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.81, 41.51 and 24.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.81, 41.51 and 24.39 is: 36.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.81 : 41.51 = 24.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.81/41.51 = 24.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.81x = 41.51 × 24.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.81x = 1,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.49/27.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.41

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