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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 41.78 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 41.78 and 15.64 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 41.78 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/41.78 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 41.78 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.49/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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