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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 41.82 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 41.82 and 21.34 is: 32.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 41.82 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/41.82 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 41.82 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.44/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.01

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