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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.76 and 27.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.76 and 27.90 is: 42.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.76 = 27.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.76 = 27.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.76 × 27.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 1,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.00/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.08

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