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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.22, 40.90 and 17.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.22, 40.90 and 17.59 is: 26.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.22 : 40.90 = 17.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.22/40.90 = 17.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.22x = 40.90 × 17.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.22x = 719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.43/27.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.43

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