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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 37.35 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 37.35 and 22.17 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 37.35 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/37.35 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 37.35 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.05/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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