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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.04, 37.13 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.04, 37.13 and 22.94 is: 31.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.04 : 37.13 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.04/37.13 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.04x = 37.13 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.04x = 851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.76/27.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.50

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