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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 37.84 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 37.84 and 21.99 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 37.84 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/37.84 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 37.84 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.10/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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