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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.93, 38.54 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.93, 38.54 and 17.01 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.93 : 38.54 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.93/38.54 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.93x = 38.54 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.93x = 655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.57/27.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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