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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.67, 38.10 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.67, 38.10 and 22.19 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.67 : 38.10 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.67/38.10 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.67x = 38.10 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.67x = 845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.44/27.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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