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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 40.65 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 40.65 and 15.68 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 40.65 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/40.65 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 40.65 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.29/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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