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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 37.86 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 37.86 and 24.77 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 37.86 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/37.86 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 37.86 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.79/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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