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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.48, 37.74 and 23.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.48, 37.74 and 23.82 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.48 : 37.74 = 23.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.48/37.74 = 23.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.48x = 37.74 × 23.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.48x = 898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.97/27.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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