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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 37.69 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 37.69 and 24.22 is: 33.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 37.69 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/37.69 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 37.69 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.85/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.40

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