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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.76, 38.29 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.76, 38.29 and 16.26 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 38.29 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/38.29 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 38.29 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.60/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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