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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 37.90 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 37.90 and 17.75 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 37.90 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/37.90 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 37.90 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.73/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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