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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.74, 38.31 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.74, 38.31 and 21.66 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.74 : 38.31 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.74/38.31 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.74x = 38.31 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.74x = 829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.79/27.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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