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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 37.52 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 37.52 and 16.82 is: 23.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 37.52 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/37.52 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 37.52 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.23/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.22

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