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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 41.19 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 41.19 and 22.31 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 41.19 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/41.19 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 41.19 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.66/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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