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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 38.33 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 38.33 and 24.72 is: 34.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 38.33 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/38.33 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 38.33 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.52/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.03

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