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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 37.36 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 37.36 and 15.42 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 37.36 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/37.36 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 37.36 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.09/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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