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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 40.83 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 40.83 and 21.83 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 40.83 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/40.83 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 40.83 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 891.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.11/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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