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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 38.01 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 38.01 and 15.26 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 38.01 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/38.01 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 38.01 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.00/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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