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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.37, 37.77 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.37, 37.77 and 16.46 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.37 : 37.77 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.37/37.77 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.37x = 37.77 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.37x = 621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.51/27.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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