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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 37.64 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 37.64 and 16.37 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 37.64 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/37.64 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 37.64 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.90/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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