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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.77, 41.63 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.77, 41.63 and 22.03 is: 33.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.77 : 41.63 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.77/41.63 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.77x = 41.63 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.77x = 916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.89/27.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.02

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