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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 41.04 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 41.04 and 16.66 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 41.04 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/41.04 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 41.04 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.73/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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