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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 42.32 and 27.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 42.32 and 27.04 is: 40.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 42.32 = 27.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/42.32 = 27.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 42.32 × 27.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 1,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.33/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.49

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