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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 38.37 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 38.37 and 22.67 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 38.37 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/38.37 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 38.37 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.85/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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