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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.26 and 10.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.26 and 10.16 is: 15.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.26 = 10.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.26 = 10.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.26 × 10.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.20/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.24

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