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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 40.94 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 40.94 and 16.45 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 40.94 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/40.94 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 40.94 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.49/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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