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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 38.10 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 38.10 and 16.69 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 38.10 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/38.10 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 38.10 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.90/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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