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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 37.99 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 37.99 and 17.19 is: 23.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 37.99 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/37.99 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 37.99 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.07/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.71

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