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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.32, 40.92 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.32, 40.92 and 22.22 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.32 : 40.92 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.32/40.92 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.32x = 40.92 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.32x = 909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.24/27.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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