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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.82, 41.78 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.82, 41.78 and 22.74 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.82 : 41.78 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.82/41.78 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.82x = 41.78 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.82x = 950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.08/27.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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