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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.11, 40.69 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.11, 40.69 and 15.07 is: 22.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.11 : 40.69 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.11/40.69 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.11x = 40.69 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.11x = 613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.20/27.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.62

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