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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.94, 38.59 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.94, 38.59 and 24.30 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.94 : 38.59 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.94/38.59 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.94x = 38.59 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.94x = 937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.74/27.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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