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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 41.07 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 41.07 and 11.34 is: 17.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 41.07 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/41.07 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 41.07 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.73/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.00

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