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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42.32 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42.32 and 27.66 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42.32 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42.32 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42.32 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 1,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.64/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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