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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.68, 41.49 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.68, 41.49 and 15.67 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.68 : 41.49 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.68/41.49 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.68x = 41.49 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.68x = 649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.94/27.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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