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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 38.10 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 38.10 and 17.92 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 38.10 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/38.10 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 38.10 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.75/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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