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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.67, 38.16 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.67, 38.16 and 16.74 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.67 : 38.16 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.67/38.16 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.67x = 38.16 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.67x = 638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.80/27.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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