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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.99, 41.99 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.99, 41.99 and 17.84 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.99 : 41.99 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.99/41.99 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.99x = 41.99 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.99x = 748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.80/27.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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