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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 41.22 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 41.22 and 17.28 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 41.22 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/41.22 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 41.22 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.28/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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