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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.13 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.13 and 21.81 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.13 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.13 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.13 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.62/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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