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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.80, 41.72 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.80, 41.72 and 17.66 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.80 : 41.72 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.80/41.72 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.80x = 41.72 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.80x = 736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.78/27.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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