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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.47, 37.92 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.47, 37.92 and 21.39 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.47 : 37.92 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.47/37.92 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.47x = 37.92 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.47x = 811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.11/27.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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