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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.77, 40.19 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.77, 40.19 and 22.27 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.77 : 40.19 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.77/40.19 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.77x = 40.19 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.77x = 895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.03/26.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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