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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.94, 38.54 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.94, 38.54 and 17.02 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.94 : 38.54 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.94/38.54 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.94x = 38.54 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.94x = 655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.67/27.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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