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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 41.94 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 41.94 and 16.57 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 41.94 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/41.94 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 41.94 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.74/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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