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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 38.36 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 38.36 and 21.93 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 38.36 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/38.36 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 38.36 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.23/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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