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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.28 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.28 and 15.49 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.28 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.28 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.28 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.43/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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