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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.97, 53.78 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.97, 53.78 and 21.72 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.97 : 53.78 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.97/53.78 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.97x = 53.78 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.97x = 1,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168.10/38.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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