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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 41.56 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 41.56 and 14.88 is: 22.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 41.56 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/41.56 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 41.56 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.41/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.29

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