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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.16, 40.74 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.16, 40.74 and 22.66 is: 33.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.16 : 40.74 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.16/40.74 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.16x = 40.74 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.16x = 923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.17/27.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.99

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