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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 41.25 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 41.25 and 22.10 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 41.25 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/41.25 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 41.25 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.73/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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