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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 38.10 and 24.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 38.10 and 24.56 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 38.10 = 24.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/38.10 = 24.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 38.10 × 24.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.74/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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