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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.01, 40.54 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.01, 40.54 and 15.46 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.01 : 40.54 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.01/40.54 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.01x = 40.54 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.01x = 626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.75/27.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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