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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 41.40 and 27.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 41.40 and 27.92 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 41.40 = 27.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/41.40 = 27.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 41.40 × 27.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 1,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155.89/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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