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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.26, 37.60 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.26, 37.60 and 15.76 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.26 : 37.60 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.26/37.60 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.26x = 37.60 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.26x = 592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.58/27.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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