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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.66, 41.48 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.66, 41.48 and 17.54 is: 26.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.66 : 41.48 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.66/41.48 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.66x = 41.48 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.66x = 727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.26/27.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.29

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