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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 41.76 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 41.76 and 24.47 is: 36.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 41.76 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/41.76 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 41.76 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 1,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.66/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.61

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