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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 38.07 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 38.07 and 16.68 is: 23.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 38.07 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/38.07 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 38.07 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.93/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.01

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