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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.73, 38.23 and 24.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.73, 38.23 and 24.29 is: 33.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.73 : 38.23 = 24.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.73/38.23 = 24.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.73x = 38.23 × 24.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.73x = 928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.61/27.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.49

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