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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 37.26 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 37.26 and 22.35 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 37.26 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/37.26 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 37.26 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.76/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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