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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 56.64 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 56.64 and 27.24 is: 37.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 56.64 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/56.64 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 56.64 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 1,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.87/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.57

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