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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.72, 38.25 and 23.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.72, 38.25 and 23.34 is: 32.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.72 : 38.25 = 23.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.72/38.25 = 23.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.72x = 38.25 × 23.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.72x = 892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.76/27.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.21

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