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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 37.65 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 37.65 and 16.38 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 37.65 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/37.65 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 37.65 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.71/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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