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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 38.06 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 38.06 and 24.76 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 38.06 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/38.06 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 38.06 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.37/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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