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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.01, 40.36 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.01, 40.36 and 22.13 is: 33.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.01 : 40.36 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.01/40.36 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.01x = 40.36 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.01x = 893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.17/27.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.07

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