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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.89, 41.84 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.89, 41.84 and 16.48 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.89 : 41.84 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.89/41.84 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.89x = 41.84 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.89x = 689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.52/27.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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