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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.96, 41.79 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.96, 41.79 and 22.50 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.96 : 41.79 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.96/41.79 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.96x = 41.79 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.96x = 940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.28/27.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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