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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.40, 37.76 and 24.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.40, 37.76 and 24.82 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.40 : 37.76 = 24.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.40/37.76 = 24.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.40x = 37.76 × 24.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.40x = 937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.20/27.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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