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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.27, 21.07 and 8.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.27, 21.07 and 8.36 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.27 : 21.07 = 8.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.27/21.07 = 8.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.27x = 21.07 × 8.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.27x = 176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.28/15.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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