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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 37.73 and 21.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 37.73 and 21.25 is: 29.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 37.73 = 21.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/37.73 = 21.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 37.73 × 21.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.72/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.27

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