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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.09, 42.10 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.09, 42.10 and 27.15 is: 40.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.09 : 42.10 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.09/42.10 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.09x = 42.10 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.09x = 1,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.02/28.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.69

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