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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.43, 41.09 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.43, 41.09 and 17.79 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.43 : 41.09 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.43/41.09 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.43x = 41.09 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.43x = 730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.90/27.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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