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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 40.56 and 22.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 40.56 and 22.00 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 40.56 = 22.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/40.56 = 22.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 40.56 × 22.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.22/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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