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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 41.62 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 41.62 and 24.50 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 41.62 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/41.62 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 41.62 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 1,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.69/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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