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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 40.90 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 40.90 and 17.14 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 40.90 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/40.90 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 40.90 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.03/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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