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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 39.12 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 39.12 and 27.83 is: 38.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 39.12 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/39.12 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 39.12 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 1,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.51/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.56

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