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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 38.03 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 38.03 and 21.41 is: 29.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 38.03 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/38.03 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 38.03 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.93/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.57

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