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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 38.02 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 38.02 and 21.10 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 38.02 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/38.02 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 38.02 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.22/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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