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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.26 and 27.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.26 and 27.64 is: 41.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.26 = 27.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.26 = 27.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.26 × 27.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 1,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.98/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.20

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