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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.76, 38.20 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.76, 38.20 and 24.16 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 38.20 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/38.20 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 38.20 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.91/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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