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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 40.90 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 40.90 and 10.15 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 40.90 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/40.90 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 40.90 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.99/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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