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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 41.34 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 41.34 and 15.56 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 41.34 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/41.34 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 41.34 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.25/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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