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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 37.35 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 37.35 and 17.87 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 37.35 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/37.35 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 37.35 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.26/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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