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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.31, 37.68 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.31, 37.68 and 15.03 is: 20.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.31 : 37.68 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.31/37.68 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.31x = 37.68 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.31x = 566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.22/27.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.74

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