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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 38.26 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 38.26 and 21.59 is: 29.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 38.26 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/38.26 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 38.26 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.03/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.77

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