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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 41.21 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 41.21 and 15.46 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 41.21 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/41.21 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 41.21 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.11/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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