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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.13, 37.43 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.13, 37.43 and 21.60 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.13 : 37.43 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.13/37.43 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.13x = 37.43 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.13x = 808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.49/27.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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