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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.04, 37.35 and 24.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.04, 37.35 and 24.56 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.04 : 37.35 = 24.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.04/37.35 = 24.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.04x = 37.35 × 24.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.04x = 917.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.41/27.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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