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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 40.98 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 40.98 and 16.68 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 40.98 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/40.98 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 40.98 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.55/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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