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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.23, 40.92 and 15.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.23, 40.92 and 15.22 is: 22.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.23 : 40.92 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.23/40.92 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.23x = 40.92 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.23x = 622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.70/27.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.87

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