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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 41.23 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 41.23 and 16.68 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 41.23 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/41.23 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 41.23 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.72/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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