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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.99, 27.01 and 11.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.99, 27.01 and 11.21 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.99 : 27.01 = 11.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.99/27.01 = 11.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.99x = 27.01 × 11.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.99x = 302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.65/17.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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