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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.84 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.84 and 27.84 is: 38.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.84 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.84 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.84 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 1,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.31/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.56

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