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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.82, 38.28 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.82, 38.28 and 24.18 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.82 : 38.28 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.82/38.28 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.82x = 38.28 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.82x = 925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.61/27.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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