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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 41.03 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 41.03 and 17.27 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 41.03 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/41.03 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 41.03 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.43/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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