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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 37.52 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 37.52 and 24.03 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 37.52 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/37.52 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 37.52 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.67/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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