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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 27.02 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 27.02 and 17.10 is: 25.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 27.02 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/27.02 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 27.02 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.08/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.80

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