Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.77 and 14.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.77 and 14.99 is: 22.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27.84 : 41.77 = 14.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27.84/41.77 = 14.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27.84x = 41.77 × 14.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27.84x = 626.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626.13/27.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22.49
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