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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.10 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.10 and 21.83 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.10 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.10 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.10 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.61/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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