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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 41.74 and 24.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 41.74 and 24.86 is: 37.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 41.74 = 24.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/41.74 = 24.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 41.74 × 24.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 1,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.70/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.19

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