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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.57, 38.07 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.57, 38.07 and 22.17 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.57 : 38.07 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.57/38.07 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.57x = 38.07 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.57x = 844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.01/27.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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