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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 40.73 and 22.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 40.73 and 22.72 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 40.73 = 22.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/40.73 = 22.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 40.73 × 22.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.39/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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