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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 38.12 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 38.12 and 24.53 is: 33.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 38.12 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/38.12 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 38.12 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.08/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.88

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