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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.73, 38.18 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.73, 38.18 and 23.13 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.73 : 38.18 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.73/38.18 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.73x = 38.18 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.73x = 883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.10/27.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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