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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 37.35 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 37.35 and 17.37 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 37.35 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/37.35 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 37.35 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.77/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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