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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.72, 38.16 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.72, 38.16 and 24.74 is: 34.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.72 : 38.16 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.72/38.16 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.72x = 38.16 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.72x = 944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.08/27.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.06

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