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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.06, 37.32 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.06, 37.32 and 22.24 is: 30.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.06 : 37.32 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.06/37.32 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.06x = 37.32 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.06x = 830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.00/27.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.67

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