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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 41.24 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 41.24 and 22.65 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 41.24 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/41.24 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 41.24 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.13/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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