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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 41.69 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 41.69 and 22.10 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 41.69 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/41.69 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 41.69 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.03/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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