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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 37.77 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 37.77 and 21.92 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 37.77 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/37.77 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 37.77 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.73/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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