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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 40.73 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 40.73 and 15.77 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 40.73 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/40.73 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 40.73 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.31/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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