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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 38.19 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 38.19 and 22.23 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 38.19 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/38.19 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 38.19 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.85/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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