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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.09, 37.31 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.09, 37.31 and 24.19 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.09 : 37.31 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.09/37.31 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.09x = 37.31 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.09x = 902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.56/27.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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