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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 40.91 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 40.91 and 17.11 is: 25.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 40.91 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/40.91 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 40.91 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.94/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.60

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