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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.63, 41.46 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.63, 41.46 and 21.55 is: 32.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.63 : 41.46 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.63/41.46 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.63x = 41.46 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.63x = 893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.46/27.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.34

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