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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 37.75 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 37.75 and 16.29 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 37.75 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/37.75 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 37.75 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.95/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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