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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.24, 37.51 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.24, 37.51 and 23.78 is: 32.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.24 : 37.51 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.24/37.51 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.24x = 37.51 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.24x = 892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.02/27.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.75

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