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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 37.77 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 37.77 and 21.93 is: 30.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 37.77 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/37.77 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 37.77 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.30/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.30

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