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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.80, 38.36 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.80, 38.36 and 17.44 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.80 : 38.36 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.80/38.36 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.80x = 38.36 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.80x = 669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.00/27.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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