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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 41.18 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 41.18 and 15.42 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 41.18 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/41.18 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 41.18 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.07/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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