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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 40.67 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 40.67 and 17.02 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 40.67 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/40.67 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 40.67 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.20/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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