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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 27.74 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 27.74 and 21.02 is: 27.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 27.74 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/27.74 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 27.74 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.09/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.74

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