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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 41.97 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 41.97 and 27.24 is: 40.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 41.97 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/41.97 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 41.97 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 1,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.05/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.76

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