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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.97, 42.08 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.97, 42.08 and 22.95 is: 34.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.97 : 42.08 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.97/42.08 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.97x = 42.08 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.97x = 965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.62/27.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.53

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