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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 42.39 and 27.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 42.39 and 27.31 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 42.39 = 27.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/42.39 = 27.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 42.39 × 27.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 1,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.32/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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