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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 42 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 42 and 15.98 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 42 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/42 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 42 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.16/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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