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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 37.35 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 37.35 and 16.15 is: 22.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 37.35 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/37.35 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 37.35 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.11/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.28

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