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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 41.89 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 41.89 and 16.48 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 41.89 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/41.89 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 41.89 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.26/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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