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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.37, 40.96 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.37, 40.96 and 22.87 is: 34.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.37 : 40.96 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.37/40.96 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.37x = 40.96 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.37x = 936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.76/27.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.23

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