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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 37.53 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 37.53 and 17.49 is: 24.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 37.53 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/37.53 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 37.53 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 656.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.40/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.15

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