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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 38.48 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 38.48 and 24.48 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 38.48 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/38.48 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 38.48 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.99/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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