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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 42.64 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 42.64 and 27.44 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 42.64 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/42.64 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 42.64 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 1,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.04/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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