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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.02, 40.56 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.02, 40.56 and 15.02 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.02 : 40.56 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.02/40.56 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.02x = 40.56 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.02x = 609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.21/27.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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