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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.27, 21.08 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.27, 21.08 and 9.81 is: 13.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.27 : 21.08 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.27/21.08 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.27x = 21.08 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.27x = 206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.79/15.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.54

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