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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 41.11 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 41.11 and 22.88 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 41.11 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/41.11 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 41.11 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.64/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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