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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.80, 38.39 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.80, 38.39 and 23.24 is: 32.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.80 : 38.39 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.80/38.39 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.80x = 38.39 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.80x = 892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.18/27.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.09

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