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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27, 37.17 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27, 37.17 and 24.27 is: 33.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27 : 37.17 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27/37.17 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27x = 37.17 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27x = 902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.12/27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.41

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