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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 38.70 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 38.70 and 27.02 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 38.70 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/38.70 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 38.70 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 1,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.48/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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