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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 38.45 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 38.45 and 27.76 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 38.45 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/38.45 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 38.45 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 1,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.37/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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