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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.07, 40.53 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.07, 40.53 and 22.55 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.07 : 40.53 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.07/40.53 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.07x = 40.53 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.07x = 913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.83/27.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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