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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.93, 42.07 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.93, 42.07 and 22.26 is: 33.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.93 : 42.07 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.93/42.07 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.93x = 42.07 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.93x = 936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.48/27.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.53

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