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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 38 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 38 and 24.52 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 38 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/38 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 38 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.76/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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