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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.50, 41.47 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.50, 41.47 and 22.22 is: 33.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.50 : 41.47 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.50/41.47 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.50x = 41.47 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.50x = 921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.35/27.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.50

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