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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 38.64 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 38.64 and 24.88 is: 34.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 38.64 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/38.64 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 38.64 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.36/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.36

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