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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.62 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.62 and 16.92 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.62 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.62 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.62 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.35/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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