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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.88, 41.86 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.88, 41.86 and 22.76 is: 34.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.88 : 41.86 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.88/41.86 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.88x = 41.86 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.88x = 952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.73/27.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.18

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