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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.95, 38.58 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.95, 38.58 and 21.47 is: 29.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.95 : 38.58 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.95/38.58 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.95x = 38.58 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.95x = 828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.12/27.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.63

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