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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 38.29 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 38.29 and 16.10 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 38.29 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/38.29 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 38.29 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.20/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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