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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 37.33 and 17.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 37.33 and 17.85 is: 24.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 37.33 = 17.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/37.33 = 17.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 37.33 × 17.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.34/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.61

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