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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.66, 41.40 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.66, 41.40 and 22.20 is: 33.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.66 : 41.40 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.66/41.40 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.66x = 41.40 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.66x = 919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.08/27.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.23

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