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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 38.05 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 38.05 and 16.66 is: 22.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 38.05 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/38.05 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 38.05 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.91/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.98

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