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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 38.51 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 38.51 and 27.18 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 38.51 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/38.51 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 38.51 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 1,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.57/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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