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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.40, 37.79 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.40, 37.79 and 22.54 is: 31.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.40 : 37.79 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.40/37.79 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.40x = 37.79 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.40x = 851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.79/27.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.09

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