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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 40.71 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 40.71 and 22.59 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 40.71 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/40.71 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 40.71 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.64/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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