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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.21, 37.58 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.21, 37.58 and 19.95 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.21 : 37.58 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.21/37.58 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.21x = 37.58 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.21x = 749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.62/27.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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