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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.27, 39.08 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.27, 39.08 and 27.83 is: 38.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.27 : 39.08 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.27/39.08 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.27x = 39.08 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.27x = 1,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.60/28.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.48

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