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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.20, 37.54 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.20, 37.54 and 14.92 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.20 : 37.54 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.20/37.54 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.20x = 37.54 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.20x = 560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.02/27.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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