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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.69, 41.48 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.69, 41.48 and 16.85 is: 25.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.69 : 41.48 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.69/41.48 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.69x = 41.48 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.69x = 698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.94/27.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.24

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