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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.09, 37.33 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.09, 37.33 and 22.15 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.09 : 37.33 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.09/37.33 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.09x = 37.33 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.09x = 826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.86/27.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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