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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 41.57 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 41.57 and 22.07 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 41.57 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/41.57 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 41.57 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.13/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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