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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 37.39 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 37.39 and 17.25 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 37.39 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/37.39 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 37.39 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.98/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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