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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 38.14 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 38.14 and 21.15 is: 29.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 38.14 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/38.14 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 38.14 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.66/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.20

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