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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.96, 38.54 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.96, 38.54 and 24.06 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.96 : 38.54 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.96/38.54 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.96x = 38.54 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.96x = 927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.48/27.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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