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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.32, 40.98 and 16.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.32, 40.98 and 16.63 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.32 : 40.98 = 16.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.32/40.98 = 16.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.32x = 40.98 × 16.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.32x = 681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.50/27.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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