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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.22, 40.82 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.22, 40.82 and 13.70 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.22 : 40.82 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.22/40.82 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.22x = 40.82 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.22x = 559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.13/27.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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