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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.04, 37.36 and 22.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.04, 37.36 and 22.42 is: 30.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.04 : 37.36 = 22.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.04/37.36 = 22.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.04x = 37.36 × 22.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.04x = 837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.61/27.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.98

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