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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.48, 37.89 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.48, 37.89 and 22.29 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.48 : 37.89 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.48/37.89 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.48x = 37.89 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.48x = 844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.57/27.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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