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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.24, 37.54 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.24, 37.54 and 22.07 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.24 : 37.54 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.24/37.54 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.24x = 37.54 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.24x = 828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.55/27.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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