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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 42.12 and 27.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 42.12 and 27.11 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 42.12 = 27.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/42.12 = 27.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 42.12 × 27.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 1,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.86/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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