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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 40.93 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 40.93 and 21.89 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 40.93 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/40.93 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 40.93 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.06/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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