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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 37.66 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 37.66 and 16.92 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 37.66 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/37.66 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 37.66 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.16/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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