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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 40.89 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 40.89 and 27.22 is: 37.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 40.89 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/40.89 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 40.89 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 1,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.24/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.45

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