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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 41.80 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 41.80 and 16.47 is: 24.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 41.80 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/41.80 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 41.80 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.45/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.67

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