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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.93, 41.94 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.93, 41.94 and 21.96 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.93 : 41.94 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.93/41.94 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.93x = 41.94 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.93x = 921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.00/27.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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