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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 37.95 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 37.95 and 24.45 is: 33.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 37.95 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/37.95 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 37.95 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.88/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.69

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