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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 37.83 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 37.83 and 21.96 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 37.83 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/37.83 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 37.83 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.75/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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