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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 38.01 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 38.01 and 21.78 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 38.01 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/38.01 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 38.01 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.86/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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