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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.86, 38.34 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.86, 38.34 and 24.44 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.86 : 38.34 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.86/38.34 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.86x = 38.34 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.86x = 937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.03/27.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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