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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.31, 37.71 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.31, 37.71 and 21.89 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.31 : 37.71 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.31/37.71 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.31x = 37.71 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.31x = 825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.47/27.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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