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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 41.67 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 41.67 and 24.85 is: 37.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 41.67 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/41.67 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 41.67 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 1,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035.50/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.18

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