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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.31 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.31 and 21.54 is: 32.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.31 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.31 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.31 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.82/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.35

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