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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.21, 37.52 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.21, 37.52 and 21.05 is: 29.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.21 : 37.52 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.21/37.52 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.21x = 37.52 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.21x = 789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.80/27.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.03

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