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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 37.65 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 37.65 and 17.58 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 37.65 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/37.65 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 37.65 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.89/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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