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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 38.30 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 38.30 and 16.83 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 38.30 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/38.30 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 38.30 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.50/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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