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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 41.51 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 41.51 and 17.47 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 41.51 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/41.51 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 41.51 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.99/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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