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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 37.97 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 37.97 and 16.44 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 37.97 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/37.97 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 37.97 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.23/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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