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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 41.31 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 41.31 and 15.50 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 41.31 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/41.31 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 41.31 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.31/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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