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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.04, 37.32 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.04, 37.32 and 17.22 is: 23.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.04 : 37.32 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.04/37.32 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.04x = 37.32 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.04x = 642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.65/27.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.77

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