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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.10, 27.40 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.10, 27.40 and 21.10 is: 27.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.10 : 27.40 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.10/27.40 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.10x = 27.40 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.10x = 578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.14/21.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.40

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