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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.72, 41.69 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.72, 41.69 and 21 is: 31.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.72 : 41.69 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.72/41.69 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.72x = 41.69 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.72x = 875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.39/27.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.58

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