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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.22, 37.70 and 24.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.22, 37.70 and 24.94 is: 34.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.22 : 37.70 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.22/37.70 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.22x = 37.70 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.22x = 940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.24/27.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.54

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