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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.66, 38.16 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.66, 38.16 and 21.18 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.66 : 38.16 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.66/38.16 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.66x = 38.16 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.66x = 808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.23/27.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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