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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.61, 41.45 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.61, 41.45 and 15.59 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.61 : 41.45 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.61/41.45 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.61x = 41.45 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.61x = 646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.23/27.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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