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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 40.97 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 40.97 and 21.23 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 40.97 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/40.97 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 40.97 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 869.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.64/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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