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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.57, 37.98 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.57, 37.98 and 22.71 is: 31.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.57 : 37.98 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.57/37.98 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.57x = 37.98 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.57x = 862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.22/27.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.28

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