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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 37.34 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 37.34 and 17.35 is: 23.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 37.34 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/37.34 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 37.34 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.67/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.95

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