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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 40.78 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 40.78 and 22.70 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 40.78 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/40.78 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 40.78 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.65/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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