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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 37.52 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 37.52 and 24.22 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 37.52 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/37.52 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 37.52 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.73/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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