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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.87, 38.34 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.87, 38.34 and 23.22 is: 31.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.87 : 38.34 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.87/38.34 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.87x = 38.34 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.87x = 890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.25/27.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.94

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