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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 41.66 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 41.66 and 22.12 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 41.66 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/41.66 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 41.66 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.37/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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