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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.98, 38.58 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.98, 38.58 and 21.10 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.98 : 38.58 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.98/38.58 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.98x = 38.58 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.98x = 814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.04/27.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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