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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 37.97 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 37.97 and 24.88 is: 34.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 37.97 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/37.97 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 37.97 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.69/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.25

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