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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.69, 38.24 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.69, 38.24 and 24.67 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.69 : 38.24 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.69/38.24 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.69x = 38.24 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.69x = 943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.38/27.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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