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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.09, 41.77 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.09, 41.77 and 27.79 is: 41.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.09 : 41.77 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.09/41.77 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.09x = 41.77 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.09x = 1,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.86/28.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.33

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