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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 41.30 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 41.30 and 15.51 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 41.30 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/41.30 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 41.30 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.56/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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