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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.50, 37.96 and 24.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.50, 37.96 and 24.26 is: 33.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.50 : 37.96 = 24.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.50/37.96 = 24.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.50x = 37.96 × 24.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.50x = 920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.91/27.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.49

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