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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.62, 41.27 and 21.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.62, 41.27 and 21.14 is: 31.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.62 : 41.27 = 21.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.62/41.27 = 21.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.62x = 41.27 × 21.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.62x = 872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.29/27.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.59

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