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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 38 and 16.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 38 and 16.63 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 38 = 16.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/38 = 16.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 38 × 16.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.94/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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