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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.01, 40.56 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.01, 40.56 and 21.97 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.01 : 40.56 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.01/40.56 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.01x = 40.56 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.01x = 891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.10/27.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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