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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 40.80 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 40.80 and 22.17 is: 33.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 40.80 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/40.80 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 40.80 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.54/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.16

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