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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 37.69 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 37.69 and 22.87 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 37.69 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/37.69 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 37.69 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.82/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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