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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 41.32 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 41.32 and 16.88 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 41.32 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/41.32 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 41.32 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.48/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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