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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 42.30 and 27.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 42.30 and 27.29 is: 40.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 42.30 = 27.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/42.30 = 27.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 42.30 × 27.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 1,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.16/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.88

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