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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 38.84 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 38.84 and 27.15 is: 37.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 38.84 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/38.84 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 38.84 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 1,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054.67/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.24

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