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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.09, 40.46 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.09, 40.46 and 21.09 is: 31.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.09 : 40.46 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.09/40.46 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.09x = 40.46 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.09x = 853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.35/27.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.50

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