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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.71, 38.15 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.71, 38.15 and 23.10 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.71 : 38.15 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.71/38.15 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.71x = 38.15 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.71x = 881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.06/27.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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