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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.26 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.26 and 17.37 is: 26.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.26 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.26 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.26 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.51/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.05

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