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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 38.36 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 38.36 and 24.80 is: 34.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 38.36 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/38.36 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 38.36 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.33/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.37

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