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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.07 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.07 and 23.99 is: 33.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.07 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.07 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.07 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.11/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.05

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