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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 41.19 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 41.19 and 16.78 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 41.19 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/41.19 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 41.19 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.00/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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