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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.96, 38.52 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.96, 38.52 and 21.48 is: 29.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.96 : 38.52 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.96/38.52 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.96x = 38.52 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.96x = 827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.41/27.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.59

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