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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.23, 40.86 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.23, 40.86 and 22.41 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.23 : 40.86 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.23/40.86 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.23x = 40.86 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.23x = 915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.67/27.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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