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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.76, 38.36 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.76, 38.36 and 22.83 is: 31.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 38.36 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/38.36 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 38.36 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.76/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.55

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