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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 41.80 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 41.80 and 27.76 is: 41.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 41.80 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/41.80 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 41.80 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 1,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.37/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.44

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