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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.13, 37.36 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.13, 37.36 and 22.54 is: 31.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.13 : 37.36 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.13/37.36 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.13x = 37.36 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.13x = 842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.09/27.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.04

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