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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.09, 40.62 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.09, 40.62 and 17.46 is: 26.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.09 : 40.62 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.09/40.62 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.09x = 40.62 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.09x = 709.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.23/27.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.18

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