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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 37.36 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 37.36 and 17.87 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 37.36 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/37.36 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 37.36 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.46/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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