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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 41.97 and 24.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 41.97 and 24.98 is: 37.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 41.97 = 24.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/41.97 = 24.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 41.97 × 24.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 1,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048.15/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.60

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