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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 38.15 and 24.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 38.15 and 24.57 is: 33.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 38.15 = 24.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/38.15 = 24.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 38.15 × 24.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.35/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.90

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