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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.04, 37.29 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.04, 37.29 and 17.32 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.04 : 37.29 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.04/37.29 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.04x = 37.29 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.04x = 645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.68/27.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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