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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 42.06 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 42.06 and 27.27 is: 40.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 42.06 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/42.06 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 42.06 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 1,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.98/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.62

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