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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.92 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.92 and 24.48 is: 36.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 41.92 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/41.92 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 41.92 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 1,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026.20/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.86

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