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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.73, 41.69 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.73, 41.69 and 21.79 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.73 : 41.69 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.73/41.69 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.73x = 41.69 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.73x = 908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.43/27.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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