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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 42.03 and 24.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 42.03 and 24.01 is: 36.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 42.03 = 24.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/42.03 = 24.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 42.03 × 24.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 1,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.14/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.14

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