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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 38.54 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 38.54 and 24.32 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 38.54 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/38.54 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 38.54 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.45/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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