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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 37.72 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 37.72 and 17.63 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 37.72 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/37.72 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 37.72 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.77/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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