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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.31, 42.22 and 27.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.31, 42.22 and 27.03 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.31 : 42.22 = 27.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.31/42.22 = 27.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.31x = 42.22 × 27.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.31x = 1,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.21/28.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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