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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.69, 38.40 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.69, 38.40 and 24.99 is: 34.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.69 : 38.40 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.69/38.40 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.69x = 38.40 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.69x = 959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.62/27.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.66

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