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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.86, 38.41 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.86, 38.41 and 22.93 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.86 : 38.41 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.86/38.41 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.86x = 38.41 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.86x = 880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.58/27.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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