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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.39 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.39 and 22.77 is: 34.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.39 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.39 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.39 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.62/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.00

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