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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.94, 38.56 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.94, 38.56 and 15.66 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.94 : 38.56 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.94/38.56 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.94x = 38.56 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.94x = 603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.71/27.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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