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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 40.58 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 40.58 and 15.65 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 40.58 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/40.58 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 40.58 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.91/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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