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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 40.96 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 40.96 and 21.33 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 40.96 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/40.96 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 40.96 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.57/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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