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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 40.90 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 40.90 and 22.22 is: 33.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 40.90 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/40.90 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 40.90 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.80/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.29

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