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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.60, 38.01 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.60, 38.01 and 22.98 is: 31.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.60 : 38.01 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.60/38.01 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.60x = 38.01 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.60x = 873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.47/27.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.65

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