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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.15, 40.49 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.15, 40.49 and 22.05 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.15 : 40.49 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.15/40.49 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.15x = 40.49 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.15x = 892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.69/27.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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