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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 41.48 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 41.48 and 22.30 is: 33.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 41.48 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/41.48 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 41.48 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.00/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.39

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