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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 41.29 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 41.29 and 15.34 is: 23.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 41.29 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/41.29 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 41.29 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.39/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.00

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