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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 37.66 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 37.66 and 15.63 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 37.66 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/37.66 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 37.66 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.56/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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