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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.48, 37.94 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.48, 37.94 and 16.58 is: 22.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.48 : 37.94 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.48/37.94 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.48x = 37.94 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.48x = 629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.05/27.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.89

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