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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 41.14 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 41.14 and 17.34 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 41.14 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/41.14 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 41.14 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.37/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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