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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.37, 37.65 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.37, 37.65 and 21.88 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.37 : 37.65 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.37/37.65 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.37x = 37.65 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.37x = 823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.78/27.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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