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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 41.29 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 41.29 and 17.45 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 41.29 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/41.29 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 41.29 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.22/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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