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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.66, 37.98 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.66, 37.98 and 24.42 is: 33.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.66 : 37.98 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.66/37.98 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.66x = 37.98 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.66x = 927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.47/27.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.53

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