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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 40.68 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 40.68 and 22.08 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 40.68 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/40.68 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 40.68 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.21/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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