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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 41.69 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 41.69 and 16.36 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 41.69 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/41.69 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 41.69 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.99/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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