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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 40.95 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 40.95 and 22.26 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 40.95 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/40.95 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 40.95 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.55/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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