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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 41.39 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 41.39 and 21.87 is: 32.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 41.39 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/41.39 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 41.39 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.21/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.81

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