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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 37.73 and 22.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 37.73 and 22.73 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 37.73 = 22.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/37.73 = 22.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 37.73 × 22.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.30/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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