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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.17, 37.53 and 24.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.17, 37.53 and 24.69 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.17 : 37.53 = 24.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.17/37.53 = 24.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.17x = 37.53 × 24.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.17x = 926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.49/27.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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