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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 37.50 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 37.50 and 21.06 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 37.50 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/37.50 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 37.50 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.75/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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