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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 37.64 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 37.64 and 15.62 is: 21.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 37.64 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/37.64 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 37.64 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.94/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.55

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