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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 41.03 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 41.03 and 17.72 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 41.03 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/41.03 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 41.03 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.20/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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