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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 42 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 42 and 27.32 is: 40.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 42 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/42 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 42 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 1,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.44/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.92

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