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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 37.32 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 37.32 and 22.14 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 37.32 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/37.32 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 37.32 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.26/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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