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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.96, 41.91 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.96, 41.91 and 16.56 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.96 : 41.91 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.96/41.91 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.96x = 41.91 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.96x = 694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.03/27.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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