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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 37.69 and 21.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 37.69 and 21.20 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 37.69 = 21.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/37.69 = 21.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 37.69 × 21.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.01/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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