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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 37.28 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 37.28 and 24.33 is: 33.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 37.28 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/37.28 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 37.28 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.90/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.55

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