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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 38.46 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 38.46 and 22.44 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 38.46 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/38.46 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 38.46 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.04/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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