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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 38.92 and 27.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 38.92 and 27.34 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 38.92 = 27.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/38.92 = 27.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 38.92 × 27.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 1,064.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.07/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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