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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.13, 40.75 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.13, 40.75 and 22.68 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.13 : 40.75 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.13/40.75 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.13x = 40.75 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.13x = 923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.89/27.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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