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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.72, 38.25 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.72, 38.25 and 22.27 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.72 : 38.25 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.72/38.25 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.72x = 38.25 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.72x = 851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.83/27.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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