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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 37.44 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 37.44 and 20.25 is: 27.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 37.44 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/37.44 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 37.44 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.16/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.92

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