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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.27, 34.87 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.27, 34.87 and 15.56 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.27 : 34.87 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.27/34.87 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.27x = 34.87 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.27x = 542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.58/25.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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