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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 37.99 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 37.99 and 20.15 is: 27.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 37.99 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/37.99 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 37.99 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.50/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.83

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