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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 41.25 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 41.25 and 22.97 is: 34.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 41.25 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/41.25 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 41.25 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.51/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.53

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