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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.94, 41.85 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.94, 41.85 and 17.76 is: 26.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.94 : 41.85 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.94/41.85 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.94x = 41.85 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.94x = 743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.26/27.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.60

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