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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 37.96 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 37.96 and 22.68 is: 31.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 37.96 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/37.96 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 37.96 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.93/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.24

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