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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.48, 41.25 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.48, 41.25 and 16.82 is: 25.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.48 : 41.25 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.48/41.25 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.48x = 41.25 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.48x = 693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.62/27.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.24

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