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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.70 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.70 and 17.13 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 41.70 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/41.70 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 41.70 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.32/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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