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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 38.26 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 38.26 and 17.37 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 38.26 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/38.26 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 38.26 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.68/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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