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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.41, 37.80 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.41, 37.80 and 21.94 is: 30.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.41 : 37.80 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.41/37.80 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.41x = 37.80 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.41x = 829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.24/27.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.26

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