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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 37.94 and 22.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 37.94 and 22.85 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 37.94 = 22.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/37.94 = 22.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 37.94 × 22.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.93/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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