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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 38.01 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 38.01 and 17.84 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 38.01 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/38.01 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 38.01 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.10/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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