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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.48, 37.90 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.48, 37.90 and 17.11 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.48 : 37.90 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.48/37.90 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.48x = 37.90 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.48x = 648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.50/27.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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