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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.02, 37.31 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.02, 37.31 and 17.33 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.02 : 37.31 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.02/37.31 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.02x = 37.31 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.02x = 646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.31/27.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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