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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 41.65 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 41.65 and 17.51 is: 26.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 41.65 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/41.65 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 41.65 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.00/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.24

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