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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.10, 40.59 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.10, 40.59 and 22 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.10 : 40.59 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.10/40.59 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.10x = 40.59 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.10x = 892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.98/27.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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