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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.76, 41.58 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.76, 41.58 and 23.22 is: 34.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 41.58 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/41.58 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 41.58 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.49/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.78

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