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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 41.55 and 22.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 41.55 and 22.89 is: 34.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 41.55 = 22.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/41.55 = 22.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 41.55 × 22.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.08/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.24

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