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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 38.53 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 38.53 and 15.64 is: 21.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 38.53 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/38.53 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 38.53 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.62/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.58

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