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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 40.53 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 40.53 and 16.89 is: 25.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 40.53 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/40.53 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 40.53 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.55/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.30

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