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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 41.64 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 41.64 and 21.44 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 41.64 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/41.64 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 41.64 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.55/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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