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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.64, 38.13 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.64, 38.13 and 15.99 is: 22.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.64 : 38.13 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.64/38.13 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.64x = 38.13 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.64x = 609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.55/27.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.05

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