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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 41.78 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 41.78 and 15.03 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 41.78 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/41.78 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 41.78 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.99/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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