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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.77, 38.12 and 24.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.77, 38.12 and 24.31 is: 33.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.77 : 38.12 = 24.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.77/38.12 = 24.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.77x = 38.12 × 24.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.77x = 926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.66/27.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.37

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