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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 37.98 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 37.98 and 22.41 is: 30.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 37.98 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/37.98 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 37.98 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.13/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.85

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