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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.12, 40.68 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.12, 40.68 and 22.04 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.12 : 40.68 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.12/40.68 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.12x = 40.68 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.12x = 896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.59/27.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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