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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.34, 41.10 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.34, 41.10 and 22.30 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.34 : 41.10 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.34/41.10 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.34x = 41.10 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.34x = 916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.53/27.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

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