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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.41, 21.27 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.41, 21.27 and 9.27 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.41 : 21.27 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.41/21.27 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.41x = 21.27 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.41x = 197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.21/15.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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