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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 38.97 and 27.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 38.97 and 27.63 is: 38.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 38.97 = 27.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/38.97 = 27.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 38.97 × 27.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 1,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.74/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.14

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