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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 37.94 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 37.94 and 22.38 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 37.94 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/37.94 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 37.94 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.10/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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