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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 38.31 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 38.31 and 24.51 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 38.31 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/38.31 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 38.31 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.98/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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