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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 41.56 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 41.56 and 22.01 is: 33.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 41.56 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/41.56 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 41.56 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.78/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.03

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