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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27, 37.21 and 24.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27, 37.21 and 24.82 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27 : 37.21 = 24.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27/37.21 = 24.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27x = 37.21 × 24.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27x = 923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.54/27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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