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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.62, 41.36 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.62, 41.36 and 22.26 is: 33.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.62 : 41.36 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.62/41.36 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.62x = 41.36 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.62x = 920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.67/27.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.33

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