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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.95, 41.71 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.95, 41.71 and 21.15 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.95 : 41.71 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.95/41.71 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.95x = 41.71 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.95x = 882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.15/27.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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