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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.99, 41.94 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.99, 41.94 and 24.03 is: 36.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.99 : 41.94 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.99/41.94 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.99x = 41.94 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.99x = 1,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.82/27.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.01

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