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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.97, 41.84 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.97, 41.84 and 21.52 is: 32.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.97 : 41.84 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.97/41.84 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.97x = 41.84 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.97x = 900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.25/27.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.19

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