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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 41.36 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 41.36 and 21.16 is: 31.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 41.36 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/41.36 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 41.36 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.18/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.79

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