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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 40.99 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 40.99 and 21.92 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 40.99 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/40.99 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 40.99 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.50/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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