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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 37.99 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 37.99 and 16.62 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 37.99 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/37.99 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 37.99 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.39/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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