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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.36, 39.12 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.36, 39.12 and 27.28 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.36 : 39.12 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.36/39.12 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.36x = 39.12 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.36x = 1,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.19/28.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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