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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.36, 37.86 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.36, 37.86 and 24.66 is: 34.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.36 : 37.86 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.36/37.86 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.36x = 37.86 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.36x = 933.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.63/27.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.12

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