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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 41.81 and 22.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 41.81 and 22.73 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 41.81 = 22.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/41.81 = 22.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 41.81 × 22.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.02/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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