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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.17, 40.75 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.17, 40.75 and 16.55 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.17 : 40.75 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.17/40.75 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.17x = 40.75 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.17x = 674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.21/27.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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