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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.11 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.11 and 17.26 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.11 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.11 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.11 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.78/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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