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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.18, 40.74 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.18, 40.74 and 21.15 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.18 : 40.74 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.18/40.74 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.18x = 40.74 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.18x = 861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.65/27.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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