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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 40.77 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 40.77 and 21.30 is: 31.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 40.77 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/40.77 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 40.77 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.40/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.81

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