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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 38.03 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 38.03 and 22.05 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 38.03 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/38.03 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 38.03 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.56/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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