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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.36, 40.95 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.36, 40.95 and 22.23 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.36 : 40.95 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.36/40.95 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.36x = 40.95 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.36x = 910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.32/27.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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