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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.61, 38.13 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.61, 38.13 and 22.75 is: 31.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.61 : 38.13 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.61/38.13 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.61x = 38.13 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.61x = 867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.46/27.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.42

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