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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 40.94 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 40.94 and 15.93 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 40.94 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/40.94 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 40.94 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.15/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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