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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.20, 40.79 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.20, 40.79 and 22.64 is: 33.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.20 : 40.79 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.20/40.79 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.20x = 40.79 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.20x = 923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.49/27.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.95

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