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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.13 and 15.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.13 and 15.35 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.13 = 15.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.13 = 15.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.13 × 15.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.35/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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