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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.77, 38.34 and 20.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.77, 38.34 and 20.00 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.77 : 38.34 = 20.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.77/38.34 = 20.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.77x = 38.34 × 20.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.77x = 766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.90/27.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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