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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 41.92 and 27.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 41.92 and 27.14 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 41.92 = 27.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/41.92 = 27.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 41.92 × 27.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 1,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.43/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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