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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 38.19 and 27.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 38.19 and 27.40 is: 37.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 38.19 = 27.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/38.19 = 27.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 38.19 × 27.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 1,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.40/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.34

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