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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.50, 37.89 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.50, 37.89 and 22.64 is: 31.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.50 : 37.89 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.50/37.89 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.50x = 37.89 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.50x = 857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.83/27.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.19

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