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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 42.41 and 27.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 42.41 and 27.99 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 42.41 = 27.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/42.41 = 27.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 42.41 × 27.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 1,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187.13/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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