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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.16, 37.44 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.16, 37.44 and 17.44 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.16 : 37.44 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.16/37.44 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.16x = 37.44 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.16x = 652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.86/27.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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