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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.19, 37.45 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.19, 37.45 and 22.58 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.19 : 37.45 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.19/37.45 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.19x = 37.45 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.19x = 845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.62/27.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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