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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 41.33 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 41.33 and 21.77 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 41.33 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/41.33 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 41.33 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.44/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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