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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 37.84 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 37.84 and 21.28 is: 29.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 37.84 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/37.84 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 37.84 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.24/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.33

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