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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 41.99 and 27.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 41.99 and 27.58 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 41.99 = 27.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/41.99 = 27.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 41.99 × 27.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 1,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.08/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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