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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 38.06 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 38.06 and 15.93 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 38.06 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/38.06 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 38.06 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.11/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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