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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 37.55 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 37.55 and 17.98 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 37.55 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/37.55 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 37.55 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.14/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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