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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.17, 37.53 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.17, 37.53 and 22.34 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.17 : 37.53 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.17/37.53 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.17x = 37.53 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.17x = 838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.42/27.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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