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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 38.43 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 38.43 and 22.69 is: 31.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 38.43 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/38.43 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 38.43 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.02/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.27

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