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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.43, 37.71 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.43, 37.71 and 22.45 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.43 : 37.71 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.43/37.71 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.43x = 37.71 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.43x = 846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.59/27.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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