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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.67, 38.19 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.67, 38.19 and 24.22 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.67 : 38.19 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.67/38.19 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.67x = 38.19 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.67x = 924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.96/27.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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