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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27, 40.71 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27, 40.71 and 21.72 is: 32.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27 : 40.71 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27/40.71 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27x = 40.71 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27x = 884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.22/27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.75

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