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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 38.41 and 22.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 38.41 and 22.42 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 38.41 = 22.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/38.41 = 22.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 38.41 × 22.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.15/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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