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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.58, 38.06 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.58, 38.06 and 15.77 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.58 : 38.06 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.58/38.06 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.58x = 38.06 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.58x = 600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.06/27.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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