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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 37.32 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 37.32 and 22.20 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 37.32 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/37.32 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 37.32 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.50/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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