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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 41.06 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 41.06 and 17.72 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 41.06 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/41.06 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 41.06 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.48/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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