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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.42, 41.10 and 21.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.42, 41.10 and 21.45 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.42 : 41.10 = 21.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.42/41.10 = 21.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.42x = 41.10 × 21.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.42x = 881.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.60/27.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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