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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.94, 38.37 and 24.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.94, 38.37 and 24.87 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.94 : 38.37 = 24.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.94/38.37 = 24.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.94x = 38.37 × 24.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.94x = 954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.26/27.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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