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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 37.56 and 22.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 37.56 and 22.90 is: 31.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 37.56 = 22.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/37.56 = 22.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 37.56 × 22.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.12/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.56

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