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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.58 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.58 and 17.48 is: 26.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.58 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.58 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.58 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.42/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.23

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