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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 41.77 and 17.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 41.77 and 17.69 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 41.77 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/41.77 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 41.77 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.98/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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