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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.80, 41.76 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.80, 41.76 and 22.80 is: 34.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.80 : 41.76 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.80/41.76 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.80x = 41.76 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.80x = 952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.13/27.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.25

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