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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.26, 40.85 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.26, 40.85 and 15.06 is: 22.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.26 : 40.85 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.26/40.85 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.26x = 40.85 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.26x = 615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.20/27.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.57

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