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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.77, 38.49 and 27.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.77, 38.49 and 27.21 is: 37.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.77 : 38.49 = 27.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.77/38.49 = 27.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.77x = 38.49 × 27.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.77x = 1,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.17/27.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.72

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