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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 37.65 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 37.65 and 21.44 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 37.65 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/37.65 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 37.65 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.03/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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