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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 37.41 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 37.41 and 17.42 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 37.41 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/37.41 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 37.41 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.43/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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