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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.93, 41.87 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.93, 41.87 and 17.07 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.93 : 41.87 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.93/41.87 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.93x = 41.87 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.93x = 714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.72/27.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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